| Sony PRS-505/LC Blue Digital Book Reader |  | Brand: Sony
Rating:  151 reviews
Color: Blue
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Sony Reader Software
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.10
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Native Resolution: 6"
Modem: None
Display Size: 6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 0.3 x 4.8 x 6.9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PRS-505/LC
Model: PRS-505/LC
UPC: 027242723658
EAN: 0027242723658
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| Features:
| | Easy to read display - e-paper display with quicker page turns | | | Premium design - Simple, yet sophisticated with easier navigation | | | Compact and lightweight | | | Integrated eBookstore with 20K titles | | | Up to 7,500 page turns on full charge |
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Product Description
The Reader Digital Book holds about 160 eBooks or hundreds more with optional removable memory cards. Its portable size makes it the perfect travel companion, allowing you to read a variety of books whenever and wherever you want. With thousands of eBook titles available from the CONNECT eBooks Store, you can choose to download new releases, classics and popular book titles as well as view other document formats such as Adobe PDF10, RTF, TXT, BBeB and Microsoft Word. Its long battery life lasts up to 7,500 continuous page turns, and the amazing paper-like screen technology is easy on the eyes.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 151
 Please rescure me apple ipad February 17, 2010
David S. Theroff
I really wanted a device that I could read my own pdf and chm documents on.... I really regret purchasing this sony prs 505 and realized that I should just wait until the ebook market comes out of the dark ages.
I need a color screen as many of the computer books I read have various words in color. (ie: frustrating when a programming book says "see the text in red for an example" This device is black and white... as all of them are that I could find.
I have storage cards on them and have managed to get several thousand books on the prs 505 ; HOWEVER, any more than 100 books and the device is extremely slow. Many occasions I can not turn it off, and it is completely unresponsive. Once I remove all the books and only put around 50 on (I had around 4000), it seemed to work. The battery life just plain sucks...
I have owned this for 6 months, and purchased it new. Overall, I feel it is 10 years behind current computer technology.. The more I use this, the more I want to throw it into the ocean... so I have gone back to reading my books on my laptop, until someone comes up with an ebook that represents current technology...
 Last generation reader may be better than the current ones January 9, 2010
Kraziken (Bothel, Wa United States)
My wife is an avid reader, and initially I did not pay attention to any of these devices because of all the different formats that are out there.
While the Kindle seems like a fantastic device, my concerns are about being forced to buy only content from Amazon (even though I do love shopping on Amazon).
I looked into the new generation Sony readers. Many seem to like the touch screen features, but looking at the device in person, the screen does have a glare that seems troublesome, a negative effect of having a touch screen. And while Sony offers a non-touch screen pocket edition, I don't like the smaller screen, and it has no expansion slots.
Looking at the older reviews of the Sony PRS 505, it seems people love this device, and now I know why. It has the larger screen of the current Sony Touch. It accepts SD memory and Sony Duo memory. The screen is just as nice as the smaller Sony pocket edition, but larger.
After using the device for a few days I love the portability. I can easily get lost into the book, just as if it were real print, which is the real test. I have no eye fatique looking at the digital e-ink.
And can I say open format? I discovered I can "check out" digital books for free from my local library website. I can't confirm for sure, but I believe the Kindle is not able to do this. This reader is capable of reading a variety of formats and allows me flexibility on where I purchase.
I've downloaded dozens of free e-books. I even like the Sony store interface for purchasing e-books.
The worst thing I can say about this reader is if you want internet, or the convience of buying directly from the device, then this reader isn't for you. I have several computers at my disposal including a netbook, so that feature is of no concern to me.
These readers are commanding a premium price even used and it is for a good reason. I think if you give this reader a try you'll fall in love with it too.
It's not just for e-books! October 18, 2009
B.Scott (Tokyo, Japan)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's not just for e-books. With Sony's "eBook Library" or, my favorite software, Kovid Goyal's free (open source) "Calibre" on my computer, I've downloaded & converted thousands of free books (public domain), news feeds (rss), blogs, and html articles from hundreds of respected on-line sources.
I use to download material to my laptop. But I grew tired of the bulky, heat and nose producing, contraption on my desk/lap/bed/couch/in my bathroom. The e-reader is so natural to use, I've at times found myself turning it over looking for the next page.
The PRS-505 doesn't have wireless connection (like Kindle) but it doesn't need it! It also doesn't have the Kindle's unnecessary bulk and the 50+ keys/buttons to fumble with. Through your computer, it does everything the Kindle can do, but the 505 is a lot smaller (footprint, not screen) and easier to use.
I've used my PRS-505 (daily) for two years. It's function flawlessly and I've read more books & news articles then every before in my life. I've downloaded books, maps, dictionaries, and even graphic novels, and not once wished I had any of the added functionality advertised by the Kindle - or even the newest reader models (Touch, Pocket, or Daily). The PRS-505 is, in a word, perfect.
Absolutely Fantastic September 18, 2009
JE (Chicago, IL)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Just bought this a week ago - got a good deal on one on Craigslist. My favorite thing about this is I can download ebooks from my library for free and they work great on the reader. Nice to not have to spend a fortune on books. The Sony eBook website is good too. Nice selection, and the best sellers are offered at 9.99, which seems okay. I downloaded 3 library books, bought two from the Soney eBook site and had them on my reader in minutes. I'm on my computer every day, so it's really not a big deal for me to not have wireless downloads since I am using it for just reading books.
It's very sturdy, well made, and the controls seem very well thought out. The screen is wonderful - it's like reading a real book. I am very pleased with my purchase.
Love this book very much September 12, 2009
Le Hai Son (Hanoi, Vietnam)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a Vietnamese. I decided to buy this ebook right after saw it at the first time.
Because this device can't show Vietnamese correctly so I have to hack it's firmware. Everything is ok now.
My wife loves reading and I gave it to her as a present. And now she like it very much.
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